Kitchen Rackets @ Celtic Colours 2013
This is our 6th year offering a week long program during Celtic Colours in St. Peter's. Once again, we offer visiting players and Celtic music enthusiasts lots of hands-on and up-close experiences with Cape Breton musicians.
Nightly Jam Sessions
From Friday October 11 through Friday October 18, join us
for a Jam Session at the Bras d'Or Lakes Inn. Sessions begin after the Celtic
Colours Concerts, and usually get underway at or after 10:15 pm. Admission is
$5 per person, or $2 with a ticket stub from that evening's concert. Admission
for players
Weekday Workshops
From Monday October 14 through Friday October 18 we offer
small group workshops with highly accomplished Cape Breton musicians all at the
Bras d'Or Lakes Inn. Details as follows. Please contact the individual teachers
for advance registration or more information:
Dwayne Côté - instructor
Fiddle from ScratchMon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 11 am - 12 pm
Did you ever dream you could play the fiddle? This course offers an introduction to folks who have never played on before. It will focus on holding the instrument, bowing and basic finger patterns. Fiddles will be provided but please bring one if you have it.
Beginner/Intermediate Celtic Fiddle
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 12:30 - 1:30 pmFurther your Celtic fiddle skills. This class is tailored for beginner to intermediate players and will focus on Cape Breton fiddle techniques and tunes.
Advanced Celtic Fiddle
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 2 - 3 pmAn opportunity to learn some of the more difficult techniques, and sets of Cape Breton Fiddle tunes – with a true master of the art form.
Celtic Guitar Chording
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 3 - 4 pm
Learn how to accompany Celtic musicians (fiddlers, etc.) on your guitar and utilize chording techniques.
Dwayne's classes are $35 each. Register in advance, or get more info:
anna-lisawhite@hotmail.com
Roger Stone - instructor
Singing 101
Wednesday: 3 - 4 pmSinger-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Roger Stone presents a workshop that will benefit singers of all ages. Roger’s fresh approach to the basics covers proper breathing and vocal techniques, listening to your own voice, and an intro to reading music including intervals, scales and harmony.
Intro to Scruggs-style and Clawhammer Banjo
Wednesday: 1 - 2 pm
Roger Stone will introduce the two most common modes of banjo for beginners: the Scruggs (or Bluegrasss); and the Mountain (or Clawhammer) style. Students will learn methods of paying as well as proper set-up and care of the instrument. This course will benefit novice to advanced players.
Roger's classes are $35 each. Register in advance, or get more info:
bretunes@hotmail.com
Paul Davis - instructor
Beginner Tin Whistle
Mon and/or Wed: 2 - 3 pm
Paul Davis instructs this workshop that includes an
introduction and brief history, basic scales, and music
suitable for whistles. Paul will provide a list of relevant resources, websites, etc. and
will give participants a CD of demo tunes at regular speed and slowed down to
an easy pace. Maximum 15 participants, so be sure to book your spot.Paul's classes are $15 each. Register in advance, or get more info: pdwhistle@gmail.com
Johannes Sturm - instructor
Luthier's workshop
Tuesday: 2 - 4 pm
Local professional luthier Johannes Sturm will tailor this
workshop based on participants’ interests, discussing violin making and repair;
and maintenance including evaluation and minor adjustments to most stringed
instruments. Bring your instrument!
This class is $20 per person. Please contact Johannes
directly for further information or to reserve your seat: aims@ns.sympatico.ca
Friday: 2 - 3:30 pm
A 90 minute journey through the musical mind and repertoire of J.P. Cormier. The
maestro will discuss, demonstrate and perform from all styles of guitar, including flat
picking and finger style, and through the various genres of each style. History of the
music and instrument will also be discussed.
This class is $35 per person. Contact JP directly for
further information or to reserve your seat: jpcormier38@gmail.com
For more information go to www.KitchenRackets.org 
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